Differentiating Subordinating Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs

David from TED IELTS presents a grammar lesson focused on subordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, crucial for improving IELTS writing scores. The video explains the differences between these grammatical elements, their correct usage, and common mistakes. It also covers advanced rules and exceptions, providing examples and emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for achieving a higher band score.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Improving speaking skills

• Learning new vocabulary

• Enhancing listening skills

• Boosting IELTS writing scores

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Therefore

• Consequently

• However

What do subordinating conjunctions begin?

• Dependent clauses

• Paragraphs

• Complete sentences

• Independent clauses

Which of these is a conjunctive adverb?

• Although

• Despite

• Meanwhile

• While

Where should a conjunctive adverb be placed in a sentence?

• In the middle of a dependent clause

• At the end of a clause

• At the start of an independent clause

• At the start of a dependent clause

What punctuation follows a conjunctive adverb?

• Period

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

What is a common mistake when using subordinating conjunctions?

• Using them like conjunctive adverbs

• Placing them at the end of a sentence

• Not using a comma after them

• Using them in independent clauses

What should you avoid after a subordinating conjunction?

• A colon

• A period

• A semicolon

• A comma

What happens when you insert a conjunctive adverb into a longer clause?

• It is placed at the end of the clause

• It is followed by a period

• It is set apart with commas

• It is followed by a semicolon

What is the golden rule for using subordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs?

• Conjunctive adverbs begin paragraphs

• Subordinating conjunctions begin dependent clauses

• Conjunctive adverbs begin dependent clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions begin independent clauses